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2012 SESSION

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HB 1281 Wetland and dredge and fill programs, federal; authorizes State Water Control Board to regulate.

Introduced by: Kathy J. Byron | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Assumption of federal wetland and dredge and fill programs.  Authorizes the State Water Control Board to assume full responsibility for regulating wetlands and dredge and fill programs that are currently also under the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The bill will would eliminate dual permitting requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would have to determine whether Virginia has the authority to administer the individual and general permit program under § 404 of the Clean Water Act.

FULL TEXT

• 01/20/12  House: Presented and ordered printed 12104126D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/20/12  House: Presented and ordered printed 12104126D
• 01/20/12  House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
• 01/30/12  House: Assigned ACNRsub: Chesapeake
• 02/02/12  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote
• 02/14/12  House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources